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In this assignment, students evaluate how a psychological lifespan theory has been studied using qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. Students will analyze current empirical peer-reviewed studies to evaluate how methodology influences understanding and application of the theory.
- Select a psychological lifespan theory such as attachment theory, social cognitive theory, psychosocial theory, etc.
- Identify 4 empirical peer-reviewed studies (2 qualitative and 2 quantitative) that explicitly apply or examine the psychological lifespan theory. The empirical peer-reviewed studies should be within the last 10 years.
For each study, summarize the following: Research question or problem; Methodology (i.e. sample, data collection, and analysis); Key findings as related to theory; and Strengths and limitations of the methodological approach in examining the selected lifespan theory - After reviewing the 4 studies, write a comparative analysis that addresses:
- What each method reveals about the theory that the other does not
- How each approach supports, challenges, or expands the theoretical framework
- Which theoretical constructs are more easily accessed by each method
- Whether integrating both methods could provide a more complete picture
- Identify and analyze researcher bias in qualitative and quantitative studies and evaluate ways to mitigate researcher bias
- Conclude with a brief reflection on what student learned between theory and method, as well as which approach was more compelling or useful for studying this theory — and why
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